Tauranga South Travel Guide
Tauranga
Visit Tauranga South
Popular places to visit
Mount Maunganui
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Maunganui during your travels in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Papamoa Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Papamoa Beach during your trip to Papamoa Beach? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Rangataua Bay
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rangataua Bay during your travels in Mount Maunganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Tenpin Tauranga
Enjoy an outing to Tenpin Tauranga during your stay in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this romantic area.
Top hotels in Tauranga South
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
"The room was clean and spacious, however very dated and needed upgrading."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Bennetts Tauranga Motor Inn
"Everything was great ( room a bit dated but functional) except for the hours of the spa in the private rooms. Couldnt have a morning spa or a spa before getting busy. Its between 330pm till 930pm otherwise its empty. I appreciate the fresh new water though after emptying.Couldnt have a spa after ..."
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
850 Cameron Motel
"Nice and handy for the hospital and the staff didn't mind that I left my car there before and after the checkin/checkout time while I visited a friend in the hospital across the road. Thank you very much."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Hotel on Devonport
Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park
"It was all good"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Tauranga South
Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.
Papamoa Beach
Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area.
Papamoa
While Papamoa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Papamoa Beach and Emerald Shores Reserve.
Omanu
While Omanu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club.
Bethlehem
If you're spending some time in Bethlehem, Fernland Spa and Waimarino Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.
